“Points” by Bob McDonough The inspired work of 51 photographers is on view at The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury, where “Eyesight 2007” is on exhibit through March 28.
The fourth annual all-members juried photography show and exhibit opened March 4 at the guild with a reception honoring this year’s award winners.
The competition, whose theme is “Look Up, Look Down,” was judged by Nancy Ori, a photographer and video producer.
“The images I found the most compelling were those displaying a unique point of view,” said Ori in a press release from the guild. “It was interesting to see how often the point of view helped create a strong composition. The work chosen represents a combination of travelogue, conceptualism, realism, documentary, abstract and project-oriented work with the use of a variety of film and digital techniques. Many conveyed a strong aesthetic, an expression of mood, mystery or natural beauty.”
EyeSights 2007 recognized medal winners in three categories: Color, Black and White, and Alternative. First place winners received $500 awards, second place received $250, and third place $150.
“Make the Peace” by Lucia Ravens Lucia Ravens, Avon-by-the Sea, captured Best in Show honors for her three-dimensional, sculptural photographic work “Make the Peace.”
In the Color category, Warner White, Fair Haven, was awarded first place for “Valencia Fantasy;” second place, Marnie Mitchell-Lister, Spring Lake, “Floating Petal”; third place, Donna Arvelo, Ocean Township, Untitled Triptych; honorable mention, Joe Prusky, North Middletown, “Last Boat In.”
In the Black & White category, Leela Hovnanian, Red Bank, took first place with “Untitled NYC”; second place, Leon Lundervold, Wall, “Eye to Eye”; third place, Emily Hueston, Leonardo, “Twiga”; honorable mention, Amy Puccio, Howell, “Descending Skyward.”
In the Alternative category, Debra S. Bruno, Atlantic Highlands, was awarded first place for “Empire Building”; second place, Alice Major, Freehold, “Hibiscus 608”; third place, Vicky Culver, Howell, “Having A Blast”; honorable mention, Bob McDonough, Monmouth Beach, “Points.”
“Having a Blast” by Vicky Culver Members of the public will determine the winner of the People’s Choice Award by viewing the show and voting for their favorite image/photographer. The winner will be announced April 2.
Visit the guild Web site to discover all of the EyeSights 2007 show winners at www.guildofcreativeart.com.
The exhibition and sale can be viewed at the gallery, and votes cast, Monday-Saturday, noon-4:30 p.m. The guild is located at 620 Broad St., Shrewsbury. For information, call (732) 741-1441.